Report: Fuel cells could kickstart energy market revolution

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EXCLUSIVE: Industry-commissioned report calls for greater support for technology capable of cutting energy bills for 90 per cent of homes and small businesses

Installing small fuel cell units across the country could cut small businesses' energy bills by more than 20 per cent and deliver huge emissions savings, according to a new industry report. The paper,...

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